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INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Contego Reactive
Fire Barrier Intumescent (RFB)
Original Formula
GeneralDescription:
Technical Data:
ApplicationConditions:
Drying&CureTimesatStandardAmbientTemperatureandHumidity:
Product Advantages:
Contego Original Formula Reactive Fire Barrier Intumescent (RFB) is a full-bodied latex, single component
coating designed to protect a wide range of building materials including structural steel, aluminum, dimensional lumber, manufactured
woodproducts,trusses,drywall,spraypolyurethanefoaminsulation,HDPEwallpanels,concrete,plaster,solidcoredoorsandmore.The
productmayalsobeusedforconduit,deckingandcladding.Refertoourarchitecturalspecificationformoredetails.The
isperfectforspraypolyurethanefoaminsulationbecauseofthehighlyvariegatedsurface,orforapplicationswhere
youhavetouseabrushorrollertoapply.
Color White
Specific Gravity 1.32
pH Range 8.0-8.5
Weight/Gal 11.0 lbs (5.0 Kgs)*
Hazardous Ingredients N/A
Volume Solids 58.0% (+/- 2%)
Weight Solids 60.0% (+/- 2%)
Flammability Not Flammable
VOC. (LESS WATER) .01 GRAMS /LITRE (Nil)
Contego
shouldnotbeappliedwhentherelativehumidityexceeds80%orthesurfacetobecoatedislessthan50 F(10°C)or
lessthan15 F(9°C)abovethecurrentorforecasteddewpoint. Theproductisbestappliedwhenambienttemperaturesarebetween50 F
(10° C) and 95 F (35° C). Application at temperatures below can result in poor film formation. Application at temperatures
above 9 can result in runs and sagging when applied to recommended thickness. Once applied and cured, lower or higher
temperatures should not be a problem. On combustible substrates such as dimensional lumber, manufactured wood (Oriented Strand
Board,ParticleBoard,Plywood,etc.),polyurethanefoam,anddrywall(GWB)aprimerisnotrequiredbutmaybeusefulif:
The wood is very old and/or dry and would likely absorb too much of the Contego coating.
The substrate is very old and/or dry or if the resin content is unusually high.
The foam is soy-based or made from other organics that emit a vegetable oil.
The drywall has been previously painted with oil-based (alkyd) paint or if you're not sure.
- a primer is required.
No exceptions have been observed regarding what kind or brand of primer can be used. Even inexpensive shop primer has shown no
incompatibilities. However, doing a test patch is always recommended with any new combinations of primer and our product since it
is impossible to have tested every product from every manufacturer.
Aswithanywater-basedacryliclatex
coating,dryingtimeisalwaysafunctionofambienttemperature,ambienthumidityandhowthicklythecoatingwasapplied.However,at
60 F(15°C)witharelativehumidityof70%,a20mil(500µ)wetcoatshouldbedrytotouchwithin3hours,completelydryin6hoursand
driedhardenoughtohandlein8hours. Whileourspecificationscallfora72hourcuretime,theproductisactiveassoonasitisharddried.
applyadditionalcoatsuntilyouaresuretheunderlyingcoatsarecompletelydry. Applyingadditionalcoatsontopofproductthat
still has moisture may cause the finish to crack and, if enough moisture is trapped under a surface film, the entire finish may delaminate
and fall off. Top coating is recommended and permitted after the total number of required thickness of Contego has been applied and
completelydried.
classicversionof
ouroriginalformula
Dimensional Lumber
Manufactured Wood
Polyurethane Foam
Drywall (GWB)
On structural steel and other metals such as aluminum, copper, brass, or composites,
SEE Application Instructions at www.contigointernational.com.
SEEDRYINGandCURINGTIMESatwww.contigointernational.com.
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Exceptional protection from heat and fire.
• Smooth, thin, architectural grade finish.
• Top coat with a wide range of paints including alkyds, acrylics, epoxy or polyurethane.
• Nontoxic, nondermatic and noncarcinogenic acrylic latex.
• Economically priced.
• Fast drying and curing times.
• Can be pre-applied to steel and other materials during fabrication and is easy to repair.
• May be sprayed, brushed or rolled. No special equipment is required. Any qualified
contractor can apply it.
• Interior or exterior application (use an exterior grade top coat for exterior applications).
• Cleans up with soap and water.
• 24 month shelf life. D .
Viscosity 10 K cPs (+/- 10%)
ContegoOriginalFormula(RFB)isdesignedtobeappliedbyroller,brushorsprayapplication.
OriginalFormula(RFB)
oes not need to be periodically reapplied
*Does not include weight of packaging.
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INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
CONTINUED
Contego Reactive
Fire Barrier
Original Formula
Intumescent (RFB)
Required Coating Thickness:
General Guidelines for Coating Thickness Requirements:
Precautions:
Warranty:
Testing:
Contact:
Current recommendations are a maximum wet film thickness of 20 mils (500µ), drying to
13 mils (325µ). Contact a qualified Contego representative with further questions. The big advantage is impressive savings in application
and labor costs and time. refer to our Product Planner to determine required thickness for various
substrates,densitiesandrequiredratings.ContactaqualifiedContegorepresentativewithfurtherquestions.
Up to 2 hours depending on the size of the wood and the thickness
of Contego applied. (20 mils/500µ dft)
Up to 2 hours depending on the size of the wood and the thickness
of Contego applied. (20 mils/500µ dft)
Meets the 15 minute thermal barrier requirements of IBC-2603
(15 - 20 mils/380-500µ dft)
Contego adds 55 minutes to any type of GWB. (15 mils/380µ dft)
Contego provides up to 3 hours restrained depending on the W/D, Hp/A or A/P of
the steel and the thickness of Contego applied. (8 to 200 mils /200-5000µ dft refer to our steel calculator)
Columnshavebeentestedfor2hours. Aviationgrade.025panelsforanestimated
4+ hours. (20 - 50 mils/500 - 1270µ dft)
Do not mix, thin or dilute the Contego product with water or other materials.
Do not allow the product to freeze. If frozen, the texture will be obviously different. Discard it.
Do not store at temperatures above 105 F (40°C) for extended periods of time.
Do not expose the product to rain, snow, dew or extreme humidity until a top coat is applied.
Contego products are warranted for ten years from date of application against material defects. Proof of purchase
(store receipt and bar code from container) is required for warranty claims. Claims are limited to replacement of product only. The
manufacturer accepts no responsibility for other losses or claims and the user waives such claims by breaking the seal on the container.
Contego products are tested to a variety of standards including UL, ULc, EN, BS, ASTM, NFPA, UBC, CEN, ISO, and others by
the best independent fire testing laboratories available. Contego uses Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Exova/Warrington, Intertek,
Western Fire Center, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), Guardian Laboratories, SGS/USTesting, KTA, Materials Analytical Services,
MAGI and more. All labs are certified, accredited and audited. or
can be obtained on DVD by contacting our customer services department or your local representative.
For structural steel applications,
Dimensional Lumber -
Manufactured Wood -
Polyurethane Foam -
Drywall (GWB) -
Structural Steel -
Aluminum
All applications are enhanced by 25% to 32% when top coated with a finish coat of your preference. Test results are based on
comparative performance with an oil-based alkyd top coat.
Test results are available online at
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Contego International, Inc. (USA/Canada)
PO Box 684
Westfield, IN 46074
800-434-6444 Toll Free in the USA
317-580-0665 - Office
317-580-0663 - Fax
info@contegointernational.com
Contego International, Inc. (International)
John M. Schwartz
Dir., International Operations
317-966-2189 - Pacific
john@contegointernational.com
Todd Beehler (Finance, Accounting)
Chief Financial Officer
1013 Arthur St./ PO Box 49
Rochester, IN 46975-2449
317-379-2843 - Direct
574-223-4442 - Fax
todd@contegointernational.com
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